24 Sep 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1884
Page
1
Public notices list rates for ads under four lines and larger discounts for longer postings. Classified mentions a centrally located seven room dwelling on East Patrick Street for rent, a sewing machine ad, requests for a bed or item, and a reward for a found item. Also includes brief notices about stolen items, a lost boat, and a farm equipment inquiry.
Philadelphia reporters recount a bustling fair scene with a mule race featuring Blaine as a proxy candidate, Miss Lockwood winning a cigar prize while other contenders appear disheveled. The piece notes the mood of crowds, political theater, and local entertainments including an electric exhibit and Mrs. Toodles’s auction orbit.
The Philadelphia Times describes Krao a seven year old girl from Laos near Siam and China, called the missing link. She was captured with her parents, brought to Europe, and will be exhibited in Philadelphia. Krao speaks English and German, reads and writes, and differs from humans in hair growth and facial features yet shows feminine traits and humor about candy.
An old ad claims Electric Bitters cure low spirits and debility with new life and strength. It promotes relief from headaches and bilious diseases and promises pain relief and renewed activity. Sold by Garrett & Steele and Williamson & Co, with plaster options from Shiloh.
In Rathdrum Idaho a cinnamon bear attacked a 12 year old girl on the street injuring her severely. Men intervened but the enraged animal turned on them shredding a rescuer’s hand and causing multiple injuries before escaping. The girl's prognosis is hopeless and anger grows toward the bear's owner.
Jottings from Unionville report Rev. Niece of Balto delivering an engaging sermon on Sabbath breaking to an attentive audience. Farmers busy cutting corn and seeding to finish by fair time. Miss Alice Hanna from near Martinsburg runs a flourishing school. Lugenbeel & Nichodemus new firm doing fine business. Edith Carter and two Lady friends from N J visit with editor Dear Schmidty and Billy Humpty of Frederick. The party behaved well and did not appear flashy.
A rush at Garrett and Stecle's drug store offers a free trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and throat lung ailments. The ad promises relief for asthma bronchitis and severe throat issues and invites customers to call at the store.
Ole Ball gave a Washington concert to a fashionable crowd when Felix Grundy McConnell of Alabama shouted demanding Hail Columbia. The police tried to eject him, but congressmen intervened to secure his release as crowd chaos ensued.
A ship endures a rough day at sea as a parson asks the captain about danger. The crew swears loudly at the storm, prompting the preacher to report great peril. The captain replies that prayers will signal safety and instructs him to prepare the life preserver.
A dated fragment notes a stance against jokes about book agents lightning rod men girls ice cream and various topics. It comments on repetitive humor burdens and suggests a rest after long service.
General Dodge describes Indian tribes as diverse with eastern Indians like those from New York and Pennsylvania presenting greater stature and intellect than western groups. He notes Sioux and other tribes vary in intelligence, with far western bands deteriorating toward "monkey" fine in comparison. He emphasizes no single Indian type across plains.
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